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Ingredients 1lbpork belly 1garlic clove,sliced thin 1tbspsoy sauce 1tspSriracha ⅓cupketchup ¼cupbrown sugar 2tbspapple cider vinegar pinchred pepper flakes pinchsalt and pepper sesame seeds,to garnish Preparation Fill a pot with water and place the immersion circulator inside. Set the temperature to 158 degrees F for steak-like bites or 170 degrees F for tender bites, and let the water come up to temperature. Add the pork belly to a freezer-safe gallon-sized plastic bag along with the slivered garlic, soy sauce, and sriracha....

Ingredients Preparation Place chicken, black beans, corn, Cheddar cheese, red onion, red bell pepper, and jalapeno in a large bowl; toss well. Add ranch dressing, chipotle pepper, and 2 tablespoons reserved adobo sauce. Refrigerate salad until ready to serve. Serve chicken salad in a bento box, using a silicone muffin cup. Fill other compartments with sweet peppers, tortilla chips, and mixed berries. Related Video

Ingredients 3tbspwhite miso,or other light colored miso 2tbsprice vinegar 1tspdijon mustard 1tspmaple syrup,optional 1tbspneutral flavored oil 1lbskirt steak 1tsppaprika,(sweet, hot, or smoked) 1tspgarlic powder ¼tspsalt ¼tspblack pepper 2tsphigh heat cooking oil 8cupsspring greens 2carrots,peeled and sliced 6radishes,thinly sliced 1apple,(any kind) cored and thinly sliced Preparation Whisk together miso, rice vinegar, Dijon, maple syrup, and oil. Use a blender for a creamier consistency. Heat a large cast iron or stainless steel skillet (or grill pan) over medium-high heat until it is very hot and a drop of water evaporates on contact....

Ingredients 1 can artichokes, drained and slightly chopped 1 cup mayonnaise 1 cup Parmesan cheese 6 slices bacon, cooked, crumbled Preparation Slightly chop artichokes depending on how chunky you like them. Mix all ingredients and place in a small casserole dish. Bake at 350 degrees or microwave until bubbly and slightly brown on top, for about 35 minutes. Serve with plain, unsalted crackers. Related Video

Ingredients olive oil spray ½cuppecorino romano,grated 8ozfat free ricotta 8ozpart skim mozzarella,shredded 14ozsweet Italian chicken sausage,uncooked 12ozrigatoni pasta,wheat or gluten-free 1tspolive oil 2clovesgarlic,smashed, roughly chopped 10ozfrozen spinach,(1 package) chopped, thawed, and squeezed of excess liquid salt and fresh pepper,to taste 4cups*marinara sauce,(see Recipe Notes for recipe) Preparation Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with olive oil spray. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil....

Ingredients 2¾cupsall-purpose flour 2½tspbaking powder ¼tspBaking Soda ½tspsalt ⅓cupunsalted butter,softened 4tbspvegetable oil,divided 1¼cupsgranulated sugar 2largeeggs 1½tspvanilla extract ¾cupmilk ½cupsour cream 1¼cupsmini semi-sweet chocolate chips Preparation Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line 12 cup muffin tin with paper liners. In a mixing bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt for 20 seconds, set aside. In the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment whip together butter, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and sugar until pale and fluffy....

Ingredients 1tbspbutter 1onion,small, diced 1garlic clove 4cupsfresh broccoli,or frozen 2cupschicken broth ½tspthyme salt and pepper ,to taste 12ozlight cream,or evaporated milk 1tbspcornstarch 4ozcream cheese 1½cupssharp cheddar cheese,divided ⅓cupfresh parmesan cheese Preparation In a saucepan, cook the onion and garlic in butter over medium heat until tender. Add the broccoli, chicken broth, thyme and salt, pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until broccoli is tender, for 8 minutes....

Ingredients 1 pkg. chicken tenderloins 1/2 cup dry stuffing mix 2 tbsp. butter, melted 1 tbsp. thyme, dried 1 tbsp. basil, dried 1 tbsp. paprika 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese Preparation Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a lightly greased baking dish with foil. In a bowl, combine the stuffing mix with the melted butter, dry stuffing mix, thyme, basil, cheese, and paprika. Mix the chicken tenders with the mixture. Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes....

Ingredients 4lbsfresh ripe olives 10cupswater 4tbspkosher salt 2lemons,sliced 1cupolive oil 2hot chile peppers Preparation Rinse olives and soak overnight in cold water. Drain, and make a small slit in each olive, or smash them slightly. Pack the olives into sterile pint jars. Slice chile peppers into rings, and place 1 into each jar. Place 1 lemon slice into each jar. Stir together the water and salt until salt is completely dissolved....

Ingredients 4 oz mozzarella cheese, grated ⅓ cup all-purpose flour ⅓ cup water 2 tbsp unsalted butter 1 tsp salt ¼ tsp ground black pepper ¼ tsp cayenne pepper 1 egg, large 5 cups vegetable oil, (up to 8 cups), for frying ¼ cup marinara sauce Preparation Add water, butter, and salt into a skillet over medium heat and bring to a boil. Once the water has boiled and butter has melted, add the flour, then reduce heat to medium....

Ingredients 4chicken breastsboneless,skinless salt and pepper 2tbspolive oil 1small white onionpeeled and diced 5cloves garlicpeeled and thinly sliced 2cupscherry or grape tomatoeshalved 1cuproasted red peppersdrained and diced ½cupfresh basil leaves grated Parmesan cheeseoptional Preparation Season chicken breasts with a generous pinch of salt and pepper on each side. Heat oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts in a single layer, and cook for 4 to 5 minutes on one side....

Ingredients 1½cupsorzo 15ozgarbanzo beanschickpeas, drained and rinsed ⅓cupred onionfinely chopped 2cupsfresh spinachchopped 1½cupstomatoesdiced ½cupfeta cheesecrumbled 3tbspred wine vinegar 1tbspFresh Lemon Juice ½tspdijon mustard 1tspsugar ⅛tspgarlic powder ⅓cupolive oil Preparation Cook orzo for 10 minutes until tender. Cool. Combine all dressing ingredients in a small bowl and whisk. Combine orzo with remaining salad ingredients. Toss with dressing and season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving Related Video

Ingredients 1cupmilk 1cupwater 2tbspsugar ½tspsalt 12tbspunsalted butter,(1½ sticks) cubed 2cupsall-purpose flour 6large eggs,at room temperature 3cupsheavy whipping cream 14ozcondensed milk,(1 can) 3dropsfood coloring,pink or blue 1½cupswhite chocolate,melted sprinkles,for decorating Preparation In a large pot over medium heat, combine the milk, water, sugar, salt, and butter. Cook until the butter melts. Add the flour, all at once, and using a flexible spatula, stir until combined. Continue to mix until the dough pulls away from the sides of the pan and forms into a ball....

Ingredients 4large shallots 4cloveslarge garlic 2stalkslemongrass 2serrano,or jalapeño chilis 2tbspfresh ginger,minced 1tbspsoy sauce 1tspground coriander 1tspfreshly ground pepper 3tbsplight brown sugar 2tbspAsian fish sauce 2lbchicken,skinless, boneless 3tbspvegetable oil 1cupcoconut milk,unsweetened ½cupsmooth peanut butter 2tbspfresh lime juice 2tbspcilantro,chopped Preparation Light a grill. In a mini food processor, combine the shallots, garlic, lemongrass, chiles, ginger, soy sauce, coriander, and ground pepper. Add 2 tablespoons of brown sugar and 1 tablespoon of fish sauce, and process to a fine paste....

Ingredients 2tbspcooking oil 1chicken,(3 to 3½ lbs) 1¾tspsalt ½tspfresh ground black pepper 1onion 2tbsptomato paste 1cupcrushed tomatoes,canned ¼tspcayenne 2¾cupswater,divided ½cupcreamy peanut butter 1ozokra,packaged, frozen, sliced Preparation In a large pot, heat the oil over moderately high heat. Season the chicken pieces with ¼ teaspoon each of the salt and black pepper. Cook until browned, turning, for about 8 minutes in all. Remove from heat. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon of fat from the pot....

Ingredients 14lbsturkey ¼cupolive oil ½cupherbs,parsley, rosemary, sage and/or thyme, chopped 1recipe stuffing,optional onions and fresh herbs,optional 4cupsbroth,chicken or turkey Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Remove giblets and neck from turkey cavity and pat turkey dry with paper towels. If stuffing the turkey, wipe the inside of the cavity with paper towels. Rub olive oil and chopped herbs over turkey and season generously with salt/pepper. If stuffing turkey, fill with stuffing loosely (do not pack stuffing) or add ½ an onion and fresh herbs to the cavity....

Ingredients 8ozfull fat cream cheese,(1 package) softened to room temperature ⅓cupmayonnaise ⅓cupParmesan cheese,grated 2large garlic cloves,minced or ¾ tsp garlic powder 2tspWorcestershire sauce 2tbspfresh lemon juice 1tsphot sauce,add 1 tsp more for extra spice ½tspold bay seasoning ½lbjumbo lump crab meat,free of shells fresh ground black pepper,to taste homemade soft pretzels* 1cupcheddar cheese,shredded Preparation Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. In a medium bowl using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the cream cheese on medium speed until creamy and free of lumps....

Ingredients 10cwater 6ozfarfalle,(bow tie pasta) 2small zucchini 3tbspvirgin olive oil 8clovegarlic ½tspsalt ¼tspfreshly ground black pepper 2tbspParmesan cheese,grated Preparation Bring the water to a boil in a large saucepan Add the farfalle, bring back to a boil, and boil for 13 to 15 minutes until done as desired. Meanwhile, wash and trim the zucchini, cut them in half crosswise, and then cut them lengthwise into ¼-inch slices. Stack the slices, and cut them lengthwise into ¼-inch sticks that are 2½ to 3 inches long....

Ingredients 2cupsall-purpose flour 1tspbaking powder ½tspcornstarch ½tspsalt ¼tspbaking soda ¼tspground cinnamon ½cupbutter,softened ½cupbrown sugar,packed ½cupcreamy natural peanut butter 1egg ½cupmashed banana,about 1 medium banana 1tspvanilla extract cane sugar,for sprinkling Preparation Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, cornstarch, salt, baking soda and cinnamon until combined. Set aside. In the (separate) bowl of a stand mixer, cream the butter and brown sugar together on medium-high speed for about 1 minute or until light and fluffy, Add peanut butter, egg, banana, and vanilla, and continue mixing on medium speed until combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl once if needed....

Ingredients 4chicken thighs,bone in, skin on 3tbspbalsamic vinegar 3tbspbrown sugar 2large sweet potatoes,peeled, chopped into 1-inch cubes 2tbspcanola oil ½tspkosher salt ¼tspcoarse ground black pepper Preparation Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and balsamic vinegar. Rub it on well before adding the brown sugar to the chicken. Add the oil, salt, and pepper to the sweet potatoes on the sheet pan, then carefully toss to combine....